Speaking at an interfaith breakfast with senators held Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu addressed the controversy with a touch of humor, saying that despite being repeatedly accused of “killing the opposition,” he never possessed the means to do so. “Critics will always talk and give you names,” he said. “When they accused me of killing the opposition, I didn’t have a gun. I could have even issued myself a licence, since I have the authority.”
The president framed Nigeria’s current political climate against the backdrop of the country’s security struggles, arguing that threats such as terrorism and banditry demand cooperation rather than partisan warfare. “What this country has faced in this difficult period has caused enormous damage. We must pull together and unite as our forefathers envisioned to sustain constitutional democracy,” he said, adding pointedly, “They did not say we should fight.”
On the state of the economy, Tinubu projected optimism, telling lawmakers that stability had returned and prosperity was within reach. “You don’t need to chase me for dollars; you can see where Nigeria is today. We are enjoying a more stable economy, and prosperity is ahead of us.”
